Raven Minyard, BA

Removing Permanent Marker from Plastic, Metal, Fabrics, & More

Tips, tricks, and home remedies to erase permanent marker Permanent marker is, by nature, a really tough stain to treat, probably because it's ''supposed'' to be permanent. However, with a bit of persistence and elbow gr...

How to Get Pee Out of a Couch & Prevent Future Accidents

Remove pet and human urine with these tips Urine stains have a strong odor, so it can be frustrating to discover them on your couch. Luckily, you can easily remove the stain (and the smell) from your sofa using a few bas...

11 Ways to Get Yellow Stains Out of White Shirts & Clothes

Plus, learn what causes yellow stains & how to prevent themWhite clothes are notorious for being easily stained. Whether it’s from armpit sweat, rust, or a yellow sports drink, yellow stains can ruin your best-looking ...

How to Cook with a Pressure Cooker (With Sample Recipes)

Plus, how to choose the best pressure cooker for your kitchen Pressure cookers are a great way to cook food quickly, but you might be wondering how they work if you've never used one before. Thankfully, they're very easy...

How to Stretch Out Clothes & Prevent Future Shrinkage

Learn how to unshrink your clothes with this guide Nothing is more frustrating than taking your clothes out of the dryer to discover they’ve shrunk in the wash. Luckily, many fabrics can be stretched out, so there’s ...

The Best Ways to Remove Gorilla Glue from Skin, Plastic, & More

Learn how to dissolve Gorilla Glue easily with this expert guide Gorilla Glue creates a strong bond, making it an ideal product for various DIY projects. However, this also means it can also be challenging to remove it f...

How to Get Sharpie Off Plastic & Other Surfaces

Easy steps to cleaning permanent marker off plastic surfaces If you accidentally got Sharpie or another permanent marker on plastic, don’t worry; permanent marker isn’t always as “permanent” as you’d think. In ...

How to Grow a Maple Tree from Seed: A Germination Guide

3 ways to get maple tree seeds to sprout There are many species of maple tree and multiple ways to germinate their seeds. Maple trees that drop their seeds in the fall require cold stratification, while those that drop i...

How & When to Prune Limelight Hydrangeas for Best Growth

A step-by-step guide for trimming limelight hydrangeas Limelight hydrangeas are a type of woody hydrangea that produce large, football-shaped flowers in the spring. These flowers are a beautiful addition to your yard or ...

How to Clean, Degrease, and Whiten Bones

Safely handle, clean, and prepare animal bones for display Bones and skulls make great decor and jewelry, but it’s important to clean them first to make sure they’re safe to handle. The process may be slow, taking an...

The Complete Guide to Pruning Ficus Trees

Learn how to keep your ficus healthy with proper trimmingWhether growing indoors or outdoors, ficus trees are beautiful, low maintenance plants. Routine pruning is a great way to keep your tree strong and robust. By thin...

14 Ways to Remove Pen and Printer Ink from Your Skin

Remove stubborn ink stains with these methods Whether you intentionally wrote on yourself or accidentally smeared ink on your skin, pen marks can be frustrating to remove. With a little patience and elbow grease, however...

Tree Limb Removal: How to Prune Tree Branches

Promote healthy tree growth with these cutting tipsWhether you are trimming and pruning your tree or removing a rotten limb, cutting a limb from a tree is easy to do if you follow the proper 3-cut technique. Make 1 parti...

The Best Ways to Keep Cockroaches Away at Night

Your guide to keeping cockroaches out of your bed while you sleep Cockroaches can be a tricky pest to get rid of, especially since they’re nocturnal. It can be stressful wondering if there are cockroaches running aroun...

How to Remove Stains from Jeans: Blood, Grease, Dirt & More

Expert tips for removing all kinds of stains from denim Odds are, your jeans will probably get stained at some point, but there’s no need to fear. There are plenty of simple DIY solutions that can remove even the tough...

Making DIY Iron on Patches: Embroidery, Sewing, & Transfer Paper

Make personalized patches for your clothesIron on patches are a great way to add personal style to your clothes, and you can easily make them yourself! Simply grab some fabric, draw on your design, and choose between han...

Simple Ways to Remove Stickers and Sticky Residue from Plastic

Get sticky labels off plastic and more with common household cleaners Trying to pull stickers off of plastic can be frustrating, as it often leaves stubborn pieces behind. Luckily, there are much easier ways to remove st...

How to Kill Mold Spores in the Air and Prevent Mold Growth

Reduce moisture in your house to get rid of mold spores For many homeowners, mold is an absolute nightmare. Not only is it difficult to spot early and tough to eradicate, but spores in the air can also wreak havoc on peo...

Expert Advice on How to Build and Install Door Jambs

Follow these DIY instructions to easily install a door jamb Door jambs are the 3 pieces of wood onto which a door is mounted, so it’s important to make sure they’re snug and level when hanging a new door. To properly...

How to Get Perfume Stains & Smells Out of Clothing, Carpeting, & More

The complete guide to whether or not cologne will stain your clothing Many people don’t realize that even clear perfumes can stain fabric, as many fragrances are alcohol-based. However, if one of your favorite shirts g...